Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – तम तथा महतीं सेनां दरावयन्तं पुनः पुनः
Shloka (श्लोक)
तम तथा महतीं सेनां दरावयन्तं पुनः पुनः
दृष्ट्वा मृत्युम इवायान्तं सर्वे विमनसॊ ऽभवन
⚡ Quick Meaning
The vast army fled back in fear, as if facing imminent death itself.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka depicts the moment when the formidable army, witnessing the terrifying force of Bhima, retreated repeatedly in fear, embodying a collective dread faced with the inevitability of death.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक उस क्षण का वर्णन करता है जब विशाल सेना, भीम की भयानक शक्ति को देखते हुए, बार-बार डर के मारे भागी, मृत्यु के अनिवार्य स्वरूप का सामना करती हुई।
Commentary
Context
Set in the intense atmosphere of the Bhishma Parva, this verse captures the psychological effects of warfare on soldiers during battle.
Meaning
The fleeing soldiers symbolize the petrifying fear that grips individuals when confronted with overwhelming odds or inevitable danger.
Application
This shloka teaches us the weight of fear and how it can influence actions, reminding us that understanding fear is essential to overcoming it.
